Networking in the EU

In the European Union, networking and lobbying are crucial when it comes to acquiring information and representing interests. Networking and lobbying have left an important influence on decision-making processes applied by EU bodies. The complexity of the EU (decision-making processes, highly diverse interests shaped by national, geographical, cultural, social and economic considerations) constitutes a particular challenge for professional lobbyists who work with politicians, members of the business community, and with the social partners.

How do professional lobbyists link information acquisition with political know-how? How is information gathered and processed, and how are one s own goals and interests pursued most effectively? How do Parliament, Commission, and Council assess the influence exerted by lobbyists, and how do they handle this influence? What strategic objectives do they pursue with regards to grants, permits, and legal disputes?

These and further questions will be addressed during this seminar by prominent representatives of EU institutions, interest-representing bodies, as well as Brussels-based lobbyists.

This seminar is geared towards all those working in interest-representing bodies, journalists, and students and will be conducted in English.